Notes:

Nocturnal. Does not climb. Infamous for the small holes it digs in lawns and gardens. Has an explosive 'balloon screech' call if disturbed. Similar to Long-nosed Bandicoot, but lacks a gap between 4th and 5th upper incisors.

Threats:

Dogs, cats and cars.

Traces:

Small conical holes (7 cm diameter) in lawns, usually in winter and spring; large excavations in gardens for roots and insect larvae. Droppings are like peanut pods (25 mm long by 10 mm wide).

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